26th November 2017 — Big Fat Tummy

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Sweet Brinjal Pickle

26th November 2017 HomeCook 0

The Sweet Brinjal Pickle is an easy to make pickle that uses sun dried eggplants / aubergine. When brinjals are in season it makes sense to preserve some in this […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Fried Rice

30th September 2016 0

Chicken Fried Rice needs no introduction. Try this recipe, it’s different! Serves: A Family of Four Prep. Time: 20 Mins. + 20 Mins. (marination) Cooking Time: 10 to 12 Mins. […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Mango Curry

10th September 2016 0

This is a Goan Hooman (curry) with prawns and raw mango. There is less use of herbs, spices and aromatics. However, the particular chillies used, give the curry a distinct flavor. […]

Beef Recipes

Corned Beef Pie

29th March 2020 2

Corned Beef Pie is an easy to make pie with minimal ingredients that are available in our Pantry. We make use of tinned corned beef for this recipe. The Corned […]

Chicken Recipes

Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao

16th May 2021 2

I just love pulaos and biryanis. The Arroz com Galinha – Goan Chicken Pulao has been one of my favourites since childhood. My boys too love it. My mother would […]

Cakes & Bakes

Warm Banana Pudding

18th September 2016 1

The goodness of bananas combined with cake and toffee. Tastes best when served warm. You can serve the warm banana pudding as soon as it’s made. Doesn’t need any standing […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Kodi

21st May 2020 3

Chicken Kodi (Goan for curry) is an orange curry similar to the Goan fish curries. I use the Goan coconut based spiced masala paste and those pieces of chicken which […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Lady Fish Rawa Pepper Fried

18th March 2017 0

Everyone loves fried fish and so here’s another recipe for fried fish. Although it is advised that eating fried fish is not good for health, I would suggest indulging sometimes […]

Seafood Recipes

Crab Xacuti

8th October 2017 3

The Goan Xacuti curry in another avatar – the crab xacuti. It’s just as inviting! I have used blue swimmer crabs to make the curry, but you can use the […]

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Chilly Fry Sandwich

17th April 2020 4

This is a recipe for an easy to make Chicken Chilly Fry Sandwich. You just need some chicken breast, sandwich bread and a few common ingredients to make it. (For […]

Seafood Recipes

Dry Prawn Chilly Fry – with Coconut

10th August 2019 0

As the rains bring a shortage of fresh fish, we make use of our stash of dry fish in this season. The Dry Prawn Chilly Fry – with Coconut is […]

Sweets & Desserts

Doce de Grao

27th April 2018 6

Doce de Grao or Chana Doce is a Goan sweetmeat prepared using Split Bengal Gram. This famed sweet is enjoyed by all Goans at any time as a snack or […]

Seafood Recipes

Fried Crabs

15th September 2017 0

If you have had deep fried prawns with the shell on, you will relate to me when I say that the fried crabs taste simply yummy. Simple to make and […]

Seafood Recipes

Squid Molho

7th March 2018 6

Molho is a sweet-tangy-spicy fish pickle. It can be stored without refrigeration for about 2 months if topped with a layer of oil. Besides Squid Molho, I also do one […]

Veg. Recipes

Mushroom Xacuti

4th July 2017 4

The Mushroom Xacuti needs no introduction. It’s a versatile dish that can be served at any meal. Serve it at breakfast with some kadak pao, at lunch with hot steamed […]

Beef Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Curry.

10th September 2016 4

When I’m half done cooking this dish, my two little kids come trotting into the kitchen sniffing and drooling like puppies. They won’t leave me alone until their tummies are […]

Seafood Recipes

Prawn Xec Xec

14th January 2018 0

Xec Xec (pronounced – Shek Shek) is a traditional Goan coconut curry usually made with crabs. The curry is mildly spicy and is served with rice. This recipe of Prawn […]

Seafood Recipes

Bombay Duck Recheado

18th September 2016 1

Bombay Duck, the misnamed fish, is iconic to Maharashtra’s seafood cuisine. The fish is found all along the coast of Maharashtra and also along Bengal and Bangladesh. The fresh fish […]

Seafood Recipes

Goan Dry Shrimp Brinjal Curry

11th March 2017 2

On days when you are not able to get any fresh fish, you can dip into your pantry and find some dry shrimp. Pair the shrimp with brinjals and make […]

Beef Recipes

Onion Beef

28th July 2018 2

Whenever we go back in time and remember a dish that our ancestors taught us, we wish they had also taught us their ‘correct’ name. Alas! Sometimes we remember a […]

Seafood Recipes

Bangde Hooman

10th September 2017 5

The Bangde Hooman is a Mackerel Curry prepared by Goans. It is a coconut curry and uses the spice Tirphal (Indian Prickly Ash) or tefla (as known in Goa). The […]

Veg. Recipes

Paneer Methi

2nd May 2020 0

The methi (fenugreek leaves) in the recipe of Paneer Methi act as an aromatic herb which gives this dish its flavour. The bitter-sweet methi and the bland paneer complement each […]

Veg. Recipes

Chawli Bhaji

6th October 2017 0

This is a simple and plain preparation of chawli (long bean) greens. The chawli bhaji is not fried, but steamed in its own liquids. There are no uses of spices. […]

Tips, Dips, Masalas & Misc.

Goan Recheado Masala

10th September 2016 4

The Portuguese word for stuffing is Recheio. The recheado masala is primarily used in Goa to stuff fish. However, it’s a versatile sauce that may be used in many other dishes. Ingredients: […]

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Day: 26 November 2017

Sweet Brinjal Pickle